- Arsenal players squad for the 2026-27 season
- Ages, current status and contract expiration
- Updated monthly
The dawn of the 2026/27 season brings huge expectations to the Emirates Stadium. Under Mikel Arteta’s continuous revolution, and with the club firmly established at the pinnacle of English football, the squad dynamics are evolving at a rapid pace.
The hierarchy has meticulously crafted a balance of elite prime talent, world-class experienced leaders, and a thrilling conveyor belt of Hale End academy graduates. In modern football, keeping an eye on the stability of the squad, namely contract lengths, player ages, and squad status, is vital for understanding where the club is heading next.
Below is the definitive, comprehensive guide to the Arsenal first-team squad for the 2026/27 campaign, detailing where every player stands ahead of a massive season.
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Club Information
- Manager: Mikel Arteta
- Club Captain: Martin Odegaard
- Home Ground: Emirates Stadium
- Average Squad Age: 25.1 Years
- Youngest First-Team Player: Ethan Nwaneri (19)
- Oldest First-Team Player: Neto (36)
Goalkeepers
Arsenal’s goalkeeping department remains one of the sturdiest in the Premier League. The stability of the undisputed number one gives Arteta total peace of mind from the back.
| Player | Age | Current Status | Contract Expiration |
| David Raya | 30 | Active (First Choice) | June 2029 |
| Neto | 36 | Active (Backup) | June 2027 |
| Karl Hein | 24 | Returning from Loan | June 2028 |
| Tommy Setford | 20 | Development / Active | June 2028 |
Defenders
Widely regarded as one of the most formidable defensive units in world football, Arsenal’s backline boasts incredible depth. The multifunctional nature of Arteta’s defenders means the club is well protected, though a couple of full-back situations will need to be addressed in the near future.
| Player | Age | Current Status | Contract Expiration |
| William Saliba | 25 | Active (Key Player) | June 2028 |
| Gabriel Magalhães | 28 | Active (Key Player) | June 2027 (+1) |
| Ben White | 28 | Active | June 2028 |
| Jurriën Timber | 25 | Active | June 2028 |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 24 | Active | June 2029 |
| Piero Hincapie | 24 | On loan (obligation to buy) | June 2026 |
| Cristhian Mosquera | 21 | Active | June 2030 |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 19 | Active | June 2030 |
Midfielders
The engine room is anchored by the club captain and a generational midfield anchor. While the core is locked down long-term, the integration of Hale End’s brightest spark signifies the transitional phase into Arsenal’s next great side.
| Player | Age | Current Status | Contract Expiration |
| Martin Ødegaard | 27 | Active (Captain) | June 2028 |
| Declan Rice | 27 | Active (Key Player) | June 2028 (+1) |
| Mikel Merino | 30 | Active | June 2028 |
| Martin Zubimendi | 27 | Active | June 2030 |
| Ethan Nwaneri | 19 | Returning from loan | June 2030 |
| Eberechi Eze | 27 | Active | June 2029 |
| Christian Norgaard | 32 | Active | June 2027 |
Forwards
Arteta’s fluid frontline remains the primary source of the team’s modern, dynamic attacking blueprint. Securing the core wingers to long-term deals has been INEOS-style business done early, ensuring Arsenal’s peak years remain protected.
| Player | Age | Current Status | Contract Expiration |
| Bukayo Saka | 24 | Active | June 2028 |
| Kai Havertz | 27 | Active | June 2028 |
| Gabriel Martinelli | 25 | Active | June 2027 (+1) |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 28 | Active | June 2030 |
| Leandro Trossard | 31 | Active | June 2027 |
| Max Dowman | 16 | Active | N/A |
| Gabriel Jesus | 29 | Active | June 2027 |
| Noni Madueke | 24 | Active | June 2030 |
| Reiss Nelson | 26 | Returning from loan | June 2027 |
